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Internet City at night in Dubai; Emirates

Internet City in Dubai | Emirates

The “Internet City” is something of a town-district in Dubai. It is here that some 1,600 companies have their offices in a rather small space. They are mainly technology companies, and some of them are on the Fortune 500 list.   Dubai Internet City office buildings opened their doors to these corporations in 2000. To […]

A view of Central Park and Billionaires’ Row in Manhattan - New York; USA.

View of Central Park in Manhattan – New York | USA

These skyscrapers just in front of Central Park in New York are some of the most exclusive apartment buildings in the world. Because they are located almost on one street, this part of Manhattan is called “Billionaires’ Row“.   Nico captured this view of Central Park and Billioners’ Row, thanks to the courtesy of the Residence […]

Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai; United Arab Emirates

Burj Khalifa in Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Burj Khalifa (formerly known as Burj Dubai) in Downtown Dubai is the tallest building in the world. Including the antenna, this skyscraper measures 829.8 meters. The number of exciting facts and controversies associated with the Burj Khalifa is rich. Let’s look at a few of them.   The first name of this skyscraper, when work […]

Dubai Downtown along with Burj Khalifa by day; Dubai

Dubai Downtown including Burj Khalifa | Dubai

We discovered this view of the Burj Khalifa by accident while walking around Downtown Dubai. We were lured to this corner by the many restaurants with offbeat recommendations and the appearance of buildings taken out of an Arabian fairy tale.   Downtown Dubai was built by the same developer as the Burj Khalifa – EMAAR. […]

Qanat Quartier at "The Pearl" overlooking Lusail - Doha or Venice? Qatar

Doha or Venice? Qanat Quartier at “The Pearl” | Qatar

Qanat Quartier is Doha‘s recently built neighborhood in ‘The Pearl’. And if it weren’t for the view of Lusail (with distinctive magnet-like Katara towers), it would feel like we had moved from desert Qatar to Venice.   We have to admit that the Qanat Quartier at “The Pearl” confused us a bit. A few minutes […]

Khalifa International Stadium near Villagio Mall; Doha, Qatar

Khalifa International Stadium in Doha | Qatar

The Khalifa International Stadium is what the Qataris call an “old friend”. No wonder, it is one of the oldest stadiums in Doha and has some history behind it.   The Khalifa International Stadium was built back in 1976. The Asian Games, the Arabian Gulf Club, and the AFC Asian Cup, for example, have already […]

Al Thumama Stadium - FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022; quarter-final matches

Al Thumama Stadium – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Al Thumama Stadium will host the matches of the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022™, including the quarterfinals. And this time, this stadium, newly built in 2021, refers to the tradition of Qatar.   Al Thumama Stadium is located just 12 km from the Qatari capital Doha. Its distinctive architecture can be seen from afar as […]

Al Janoub Stadium FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022; Al Wakrah

Al Janoub Stadium FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Qatar is gearing up in full swing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and one of the testaments to this is the newly built Al Janoub Stadium. Situated in the south of Al Wakrah, its shape refers to the tradition of this part of Qatar.   Qatar has received a lot of criticism: “Football is […]

The Pearl-Qatar and Porto Arabia; Doha, Qatar

“Porto Arabia by The Pearl”- Doha | Qatar

“Porto Arabia” is one of the attractions at “The Pearl” that should not get lost on your list of places to visit in Doha. The very fact that the entire district of “The Pearl” is man-made (this peninsula did not exist on the map before), deserves attention and a visit. The entire “The Pearl Qatar” […]

Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) at night - Doha, Qatar

Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) – Doha | Qatar

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is a symbol of Qatar. You’re probably already familiar with the shape of this building if you’ve ever seen articles encouraging you to visit the capital of Qatar – Doha. No wonder – the architecture of this building, combining elements of ancient Islamic architecture and modern geometric design, reflects […]

Milano Bosco Verticale (“Vertical Forest”) in Italy.

Bosco Verticale | Milan, Italy

The Bosco Verticale – “The Vertical Forest” was one of the most unique buildings I had ever seen in Milan. There were 900 trees, 5,000 shrubs and 11,000 floral plants that had been imbedded against the two towers. The towers were built in this style, to reduce smog and increase oxygen levels.
Interior Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ with modern frescos, Podgorica in Montenegro.

Interior Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ | Podgorica, Montenegro

When I entered this Cathedral, I expected golden paintings so commonly seen in old Orthodox churches. My expectations though were only slightly correct… To my own surprise, in one of the paintings, I saw illustrations of Marx, Engels, and Tito… rotting in hell. When I saw it, all the puzzles started to fit in place – I was surrounded by paintings of relatively “modern” people who had a great deal of influence on politics and history of Montenegro.
The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Podgorica, Montenegro as modern architecture with elements of The Byzantine Style.

The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ | Podgorica, Montenegro

Looking at this cathedral from the outside, I would guess that it is at least a century old. The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Podgorica, the original name rendered: Saborni Hram Hristovog Vaskrsenja i Crkva Svetog Spasa, was accomplished only in 2013. The exterior design follows the style of the traditional Byzantine monuments such as The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon in Kotor, which would suggest that it was likely built at the same time, in the 12th Century.
Puerta de Europa represent modern architecture in Madrid, Spain. This photo of the twin towers was made during a sunny day in February.

Puerta de Europa – Modern Architecture | Madrid, Spain

“Puerta de Europa” – the “Gates to Europe” in Spanish are also known as KIO towers. Each tower is 114m high and they are the second tallest twin towers after the “Torres de Santa Cruz.” They were both built with the initial thought of being 15 degrees at an incline, the same way they were made back in 1996. Once finished, they were the first inclined skyscrapers in the world.
Photo of a colorful attraction that can be seen at the Singapore Gardens by the Bay.

Gardens By The Bay | Singapore

While visiting Singapore we were impressed by many things, but the Gardens by the Bay were the culmination of our tour. Daria and I went there during the daytime and then we waited for my favorite blue hour to take photos. The trees you see in the picture are illuminated when the sun goes down. Then the light-music show begins, with bright colors that change according to classical music pieces.
Skyline of Kuala Lumpur with Kampung Baru, Malaysia on a sunny day

Skyline | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

During our trip to Asia we were lucky enough to spend a couple of days in the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The capital of the country has a lot to offer, but the view from the balcony of the apartment we stayed in, was my favourite by far. Thanks to the small city village of Kampung Baru we had an unspoiled view of the impressive Skyline of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which looked different every time we looked at it.
Stormy sky above Frankfurt am Main, Germany from the Main Tower.

Main Tower | Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The Main Tower in Frankfurt am Main, Germany was opened in January 2000 and with a height of 200 meters, it is the fourth highest building in Germany. In the core of the impressive facade of glass you find the 26 fastest elevators in the country, which transport people and goods with a speed of 25.2 km/h.
Government District in Berlin, Germany on a rainy evening.

Government District | Berlin, Germany

The Government District in Berlin, Germany on a rainy evening. I love the strict lines and the very modern and contemporary architectural style. The rain didn’t ruin the picture, instead it added depth to it.
L’Hemisfèric in Valencia, Spain is part of the City of Arts and Sciences

The Photographer’s Eye | Valencia, Spain

This picture of the L’Hemisfèric in the Spanish city of Valencia, is a picture I could look at for hours. The unique architecture offers so much detail without losing its minimalist character that you just never grow tired of looking at it. This very impressive building was designed by Santiago Calatrava and was opened as the first building within the City of Arts and Sciences on 16th April 1998.
Coffee shop in the government district of Berlin, Germany.

Café in the Government District | Berlin, Germany

The government quarter in Berlin is not only home to the most important institutions of Germany, like the Bundestag and the Federal Government, but also houses a number of different architectural masterpieces. Besides the Reichstag-building and the traditional Bellevue Palace you also find various futuristic buildings, which fit nicely into the cityscape.
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